Charging System/Battery
Troubleshooting
No power - key turned on
Dead battery
- Low fluid level
- Low specific gravity
- Charging system failure
Disconnected battery cable
Main fuse burned out
Faulty ignition switch
Low voltage - key turned on
Weak battery
- Low fluid level
- Low specific gravity
- Charging system failure
Loose battery connection
Low power - engine running
Battery undercharged
-Low fluid level
- One or more dead cells
Charging system failure
Intermittent power
Loose battery connection
Loose charging system connection
Loose starting system connection
Loose connection or short circuit in ignition system
Charging System Failure
Loose, broken or shorted wire or connection
Faulty voltage regulator
Faulty rectifier
Faulty alternator
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